Nikon Coolpix P950 User manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

•

R

ead this manual thoroughly before using the camera.

•

To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “

For

y

our safety (page 12)”.

•

Be sure to read “

Do not point the lens at the sun (page

285)” in “ Caring for the product (page 285)”.

•

I

f this is your rst time using the camera, see “

Getting

star

ted (page 36)”and “

Basic operations of shooting

and playback (page 47)”

.

•

After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible

place for future reference.

2

Types of manuals

T

he following manuals are available for this camera.

Manual Description

Reference Manual

(this manual)

Explains details about using the camera.

Online Manual You can view the Reference Manual content online.

https://onlinemanual

.nikonimglib.com/p950/en/

SnapBridge Online

H

elp

Explains details about using the app for smart devices,

“SnapBridge”.

https://nikonimglib.com/snbr/onlinehelp/en/index.html

Quick Start Guide A manual included with the camera.

Explains pr

eparation for shooting and basic operations.

3

Table of contents

I

ntroduction ............................................................................................................................ 8

Read this rst ....................................................................................................................................... 9

For your safety .................................................................................................................................. 12

Parts of the camera ............................................................................................................ 16

T

he camera body ............................................................................................................................. 17

Principle functions of the controls ............................................................................................ 20

The monitor/viewnder ................................................................................................................25

Switching the information displayed on the screen (

button) ............................. 32

P

ower-on lamp (charge lamp) .................................................................................................... 34

Getting started .................................................................................................................... 36

A

ttaching the strap ......................................................................................................................... 37

Attaching/removing the lens cap and lens hood ................................................................38

Inserting the battery and memory card ..................................................................................39

Charging the battery ......................................................................................................................41

Opening the monitor ..................................................................................................................... 43

Camera setup ....................................................................................................................................44

Basic operations of shooting and playback .............................................................. 47

Shooting still images

......................................................................................................................48

Recording movies ............................................................................................................................53

Switching between the monitor and viewnder .................................................................54

Playing back images .......................................................................................................................55

Deleting images ...............................................................................................................................57

Shooting features ............................................................................................................... 60

S

electing a shooting mode (mode dial) .................................................................................. 61

Auto mode (standard shooting) .................................................................................................62

, , , and modes ................................................................................................................. 63

Shooting with the Bulb setting or T

ime setting (when in

mode) .............................69

(user settings) mode ..................................................................................................................71

C

reative mode (applying eects when shooting) ............................................................... 75

Scene mode (shooting suited to the shooting conditions) ............................................. 78

Bird-watching .................................................................................................................................................. 79

Moon .....................................................................................................................................................................80

Portrait ..................................................................................................................................................................81

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Table of contents

Landscape ..........................................................................................................................................................81

Spor

ts ....................................................................................................................................................................82

Night portrait ...................................................................................................................................................83

Party/indoor ......................................................................................................................................................83

Beach .....................................................................................................................................................................84

Snow ......................................................................................................................................................................84

Sunset ...................................................................................................................................................................84

Dusk/dawn ........................................................................................................................................................85

Night landscape .............................................................................................................................................85

Close-up ..............................................................................................................................................................86

Food .......................................................................................................................................................................87

Fireworks show ............................................................................................................................................... 88

Backlighting ......................................................................................................................................................88

Easy panorama ................................................................................................................................................89

Pet portrait .........................................................................................................................................................92

Selective color ................................................................................................................................................. 93

Multiple exp. Lighten .................................................................................................................................. 94

Setting the ash mode, self-timer, focus mode, and exposure compensation .........98

Flash mode .........................................................................................................................................99

Self-timer ..........................................................................................................................................102

Smile timer ...................................................................................................................................... 104

Using autofocus .............................................................................................................................106

Using manual focus ......................................................................................................................113

Exposure compensation .............................................................................................................117

Default settings (ash, self-timer, and focus mode) .........................................................119

Using the

(function) button .............................................................................................. 121

U

sing the zoom ............................................................................................................................. 124

Functions that cannot be used simultaneously when shooting .................................127

Playback features ............................................................................................................. 131

Playback zoom ...............................................................................................................................132

Crop ................................................................................................................................................... 134

Thumbnail playback/calendar display .................................................................................. 136

Viewing and deleting images in a sequence ......................................................................138

Playback with easy panorama ..................................................................................................140

Editing images (still images) .....................................................................................................142

Printing still images ......................................................................................................................143

Movies ..................................................................................................................................

144

Basic operations of movie recording and movie playback ............................................145

Capturing still images while recording movies ................................................................. 149

Movie manual .................................................................................................................................150

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Time-lapse movie ..........................................................................................................................

153

Operations during movie playback ........................................................................................156

Editing movies ............................................................................................................................... 158

Using the menu ................................................................................................................ 161

Menu operations ...........................................................................................................................162

Menu lists .........................................................................................................................................166

The shooting menu (common across shooting modes) .................................................174

Image quality ................................................................................................................................................174

Image size .......................................................................................................................................................175

The shooting menu (

, , , , or mode) ...................................................................177

P

icture Control ............................................................................................................................................. 177

Custom Picture Control ..........................................................................................................................180

White balance ...............................................................................................................................................181

Metering ...........................................................................................................................................................184

Continuous .....................................................................................................................................................185

ISO sensitivity ................................................................................................................................................189

Exposure bracketing .................................................................................................................................190

AF area mode ............................................................................................................................................... 191

Autofocus mode ......................................................................................................................................... 196

Flash exp. comp. ......................................................................................................................................... 196

Noise reduction lter ............................................................................................................................... 197

Long exposure NR ..................................................................................................................................... 197

Active D-Lighting ....................................................................................................................................... 197

Multiple exposure ......................................................................................................................................198

Zoom memory .............................................................................................................................................200

Startup zoom position ............................................................................................................................ 201

M exposure preview .................................................................................................................................201

The Movie manual mode menu .............................................................................................. 203

The movie menu ........................................................................................................................... 204

Movie options ...............................................................................................................................................204

Autofocus mode ......................................................................................................................................... 206

Electronic VR ..................................................................................................................................................207

Wind noise reduction ..............................................................................................................................208

Zoom microphone ....................................................................................................................................208

Frame rate .......................................................................................................................................................209

External mic sensitivity ........................................................................................................................... 209

The playback menu ......................................................................................................................211

Mark for upload ...........................................................................................................................................211

Quick retouch ............................................................................................................................................... 212

D-Lighting .......................................................................................................................................................213

Skin softening ...............................................................................................................................................213

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Table of contents

Filter eec

ts ....................................................................................................................................................214

Slide show .......................................................................................................................................................216

Protect ...............................................................................................................................................................218

Rotate image .................................................................................................................................................218

Small picture ................................................................................................................................................. 220

Sequence display ....................................................................................................................................... 221

Key picture selection ................................................................................................................................222

The network menu .......................................................................................................................223

The setup menu ............................................................................................................................ 227

Time zone and date ..................................................................................................................................227

Slot empty release lock .......................................................................................................................... 229

Monitor settings ..........................................................................................................................................229

EVF auto toggle ...........................................................................................................................................232

Date stamp .....................................................................................................................................................232

Self-timer: after release ........................................................................................................................... 233

Vibration reduction ...................................................................................................................................234

AF assist ............................................................................................................................................................235

Digital zoom .................................................................................................................................................. 235

Assign side zoom control ......................................................................................................................236

Snap-back zoom .........................................................................................................................................236

Assign side dial ............................................................................................................................................ 236

AE/AF lock button ......................................................................................................................................237

Sound settings .............................................................................................................................................238

Auto o .............................................................................................................................................................238

Format card ....................................................................................................................................................239

Language .........................................................................................................................................................239

HDMI .................................................................................................................................................................. 239

Charge by computer ................................................................................................................................241

Image comment .........................................................................................................................................241

Copyright information ............................................................................................................................ 242

Location data ................................................................................................................................................ 243

Toggle Av/Tv selection ............................................................................................................................244

Reset le numbering ................................................................................................................................244

Peaking ............................................................................................................................................................. 245

Reset all .............................................................................................................................................................245

Conformity marking ................................................................................................................................. 246

Firmware version ........................................................................................................................................ 246

Connecting the camera to a TV or computer ........................................................ 247

Viewing images on a TV ............................................................................................................. 248

Transferring images to a computer ........................................................................................250

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Table of contents

Accessories ......................................................................................................................... 254

List of ac

cessories ......................................................................................................................... 255

EH-5d AC Adapter and EP-5C Power Connector ................................................................258

Speedlights (external ash units) ............................................................................................259

ML-L7 Remote Control ................................................................................................................ 261

If there is a problem ........................................................................................................ 266

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 267

Error messages ...............................................................................................................................280

Technical notes .................................................................................................................

283

Notes about wireless communication functions .............................................................. 284

Caring for the product ................................................................................................................ 285

Cleaning and storage .................................................................................................................. 290

File names ........................................................................................................................................291

Specications ................................................................................................................................. 292

Trademarks ......................................................................................................................................298

Index................................................................................................................................................... 300

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Introduction

Read this rst

........................................................................................................................... 9

For your safety ...................................................................................................................... 12

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Introduction

Read this rst

Read this rst

Descriptions in this manual

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Symbols

Symbol Description

This icon marks cautions and information that should be read before

using the camera.

This icon marks notes and information that should be read before

using the camera.

This icon marks other pages containing relevant information.

• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this

manual

.

• Smartphones and tablets are referred to as “smart devices.”

• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”

• The names of menu items displayed on the camera screen, and the names of

buttons or messages displayed on a computer screen are enclosed in [ ]

(brackets).

• Images are sometimes omitted from screen display samples so that screen

indicators can be more clearly shown.

Information and precautions

Life-long learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-long learning” commitment to ongoing product support and

education, continually updated information is available online at the following

websites:

• For users in the U.S.A.: https://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe: https://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these websites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips,

answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging

and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon

representative in your area. Visit the website below for contact information.

https://imaging.nikon.com/

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● B

efore taking important pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking

the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning

normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost prots that may result from

product malfunction.

● Use only Nikon brand electronic accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex

electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery

chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and USB cables) certied by Nikon specically for use

with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the

operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA

AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

A holographic seal that indicates an accessory as an authentic Nikon product is

axed to the dedicated rechargeable Li-ion battery.

The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon

holog

raphic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the

batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized

Nikon dealer.

● About the manuals

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced,

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any

language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Illustrations and screen content shown in this manual may dier from the actual

product.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specications of the hardware and software

described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every eort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is

accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or

omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address

provided separately).

● Comply with copyright notices

Under copyright law, photographs or recordings of copyrighted works made with the

camera can not be used without the permission of the copyright holder. Exceptions

apply to personal use, but note that even personal use may be restricted in the case

of photographs or recordings of exhibits or live performances.

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● D

isposing of data storage devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory

cards does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted les can sometimes

be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software,

potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy

of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person,

make sure to reset all of the camera’s settings in the setup menu

[Reset all]. A

fter

resetting, erase all data in the device using commercial deletion software, or format

the device in the setup menu

[F

ormat card], then completely rell it with images

containing no private information (for example, images of empty sky). Care should be

taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying memory

cards.

● Conformity marking

Follow the procedure below to display the conformity markings that the camera

complies with.

Press the

button select (setup) button Conformity marking

button

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Introduction

For your safety

T

o prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For your

safety” in its entirety before using this product.

Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them.

DANGER

Failure to observe the precautions

mark

ed with this icon carries a high

risk of death or severe injury.

WARNING

Failure to observe the precautions

mark

ed with this icon could result in

death or severe injury.

CAUTION

Failure to observe the precautions

mark

ed with this icon could result in

injury or property damage.

WARNING

• Do not use while walking or operating a vehicle. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in accidents or other injury.

• Do not disassemble or mo

dify this product. Do not touch internal parts

that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident. Failure to

observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other injury.

• S

hould you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing

smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the battery or

power source. Continued operation could result in re, burns or other injury.

• K

eep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug with wet

hands. Failure to observe these precautions could result in re or electric shock.

• Do not let y

our skin remain in prolonged contact with this product while it

is on or plugged in. Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-

temperature burns.

13

Introduction

For your safety

• Do not use this pr

oduct in the presence of ammable dust or gas such as

propane, gasoline or aerosols. Failure to observe this precaution could result in

explosion or re.

• Do not aim the ash at the op

erator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in accidents.

• K

eep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution

could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts

constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek

immediate medical attention.

• Do not en

tangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck. Failure to

observe this precaution could result in accidents.

• Do not use batt

eries, chargers, AC adapters, or USB cables not specically

designated for use with this product. When using batteries, chargers, AC

adapters, and USB cables designated for use with this product, do not:

- Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place them

under heavy objects, or expose them to heat or ame.

- Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage

to another or with DC-to-AC inverters.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in re or electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug when char

ging the product or using the AC adapter

during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric

shock.

• Do not handle with bar

e hands in locations exposed to extremely high or

low temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or

frostbite.

C

AUTION

• Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources. Light

focused by the lens could cause re or damage to product’s internal parts. When

shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame. Sunlight focused into

the camera when the sun is close to the frame could cause re.

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Introduction

For your safety

• T

urn this product o when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless features

when the use of wireless equipment is prohibited. The radio-frequency

emissions produced by this product could interfere with equipment onboard

aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities.

• Remo

ve the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will not

be used for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result

in re or product malfunction.

• Do not t

ouch moving parts of the lens or other moving parts. Failure to

observe this precaution could result in injury.

• Do not r

e the ash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or

objects. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or re.

• Do not r

aise the built-in ash when using a ash unit mounted on the

camera accessory shoe. Failure to observe this precaution could result in re or

product malfunction.

• Do not leav

e the product where it will be exposed to extremely high

temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile

or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could result in re or

product malfunction.

• Do not tr

ansport the camera with a tripod or similar accessory attached.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction.

D

ANGER for batteries

• Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could

result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching re:

- Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product.

- Do not expose batteries to ame or excessive heat.

- Do not disassemble.

- Do not short-circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces, hairpins, or

other metal objects.

- Do not expose batteries or the products in which they are inserted to powerful

physical shocks.

- Do not step on batteries, pierce them with nails, or strike them with hammers.

• C

harge only as indicated. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the

batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching re.

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Introduction

For your safety

• I

f battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of clean

water and seek immediate medical attention. Delaying action could result in

eye injuries.

W

ARNING for batteries

• Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek

immediate medical attention.

• K

eep batteries out of reach of household pets and other animals. The

batteries could leak, overheat, rupture, or catch re if bitten, chewed, or otherwise

damaged by animals.

• Do not immerse batt

eries in water or expose to rain. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in re or product malfunction.

Immediately dry the product with a towel or similar object should it become wet.

• D

iscontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the

batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. Cease charging EN-EL20a

rechargeable batteries if they do not charge in the specied period of time.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in the batteries leaking,

overheating, rupturing, or catching re.

• W

hen batteries are no longer needed, insulate the terminals with tape.

Overheating, rupture, or re may result should metal objects come into contact

with the terminals.

• I

f battery liquid comes into contact with a person’s skin or clothing,

immediately rinse the aected area with plenty of clean water. Failure to

observe this precaution could result in skin irritation.

16

Parts of the camera

The camera body ................................................................................................................. 17

P

rinciple functions of the controls ................................................................................ 20

The monitor/viewnder .................................................................................................... 25

Switching the information displayed on the screen (

button) ...................32

P

ower-on lamp (charge lamp) ........................................................................................ 34

17

Parts of the camera

The camera body

1

Eyelet for strap ....................................37

2

Command dial

3

Power switch/power-on lamp

(

charge lamp) .......................34, 41, 44

4

Mode dial ............................................... 61

5

Microphone (stereo) ..........

145, 208

6

Lens

7

Self-timer lamp .....................

102, 104

Red-eye reduction lamp ............

101

AF-assist illuminator .....................

235

8

(function) button ..................121

9

Zoom control

•

: Wide-angle ...........................

124

•

: Telephoto ................................

124

•

: Thumbnail playback ......136

•

: Playback zoom .....................

132

10

Shutter-release button ........48, 108

11

Connector cover .......... 41, 248, 250

12

Micro-USB connector .......... 41, 250

13

HDMI micro connector (Type

D) ..............................................................

248

18

Parts of the camera

The camera body

14

Built-in ash

.................................. 52, 99

15

(ash pop

-up) button .....................

................................................................52, 99

16

External microphone connector

co

ver ...................................................... 256

17

Accessory shoe .....................

255, 259

18

Diopter adjustment control ....... 54

19

Speaker ......................................156, 238

20

Accessory terminal ........................

256

21

Side dial ................................................

236

22

Side zoom control

•

: Wide-angle

•

: Telephoto

.....................................................................

125

23

(snap-back zoom) button ..........

.....................................................................126

19

Parts of the camera

The camera body

24

Electronic vie

wnder ......................54

25

Eye sensor ..............................................54

26

(monitor) button ......................54

27

(AE-L/AF-L) button ......111, 237

28

Focus-mode selector ........

106, 113

29

( movie-record)

butt

on ........................................... 53, 145

30

(playback) button .................... 55

31

(display) button .................... 32

32

(apply selection) button ....162

33

Rotary multi selector (multi

selec

tor)

Pressing up, down, left, or right

on the multi selector is expressed

as

, , , or .

.............................................................

98, 162

34

(delete) button ............................ 57

35

(menu) button ..........

162, 166

36

Battery-chamber/memory card

slot co

ver ................................................39

37

Power connector cover (for

optional A

C adapter) ................... 255

38

Tripod socket

39

Monitor ............................................25, 43

20

Parts of the camera

Principle functions of the controls

Control Main function

Mode dial

For shooting

S

elect a shooting mode.

Selecting a shooting mode (mode dial) (page 61)

Focus-mode selector

For shooting

S

elect

(autofocus) or (manual focus).

Using autofocus (page 106)

Using manual focus (page 113)

(AE-L/AF-L) button

For shooting

L

ock the exposure or focus.

Focus lock (page 111)

AE/AF lock button (page 237)

Zoom control

For shooting

M

ove toward

( ) (telephoto) to zoom in closer to the

subject, and move toward ( ) (wide-angle) to zoom out

and vie

w a larger area.

Using the zoom control (page 124)

For playback

•

M

ove toward

( ) to zoom in on the image, and move

t

oward

( ) to display images as thumbnails or the

calendar

.

Playback zoom (page 132)

Thumbnail playback/calendar display (page 136)

•

A

djust the volume for movie playback.

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